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Under Down Under: Tassie Magic 3 - Launceston to Hobart

Certain departures are recommended for 18 - 39 year olds only. These departures are marked below with an asterisk ()April& October: Wed, Thu Fri & SunMay - September:Wed& SunNovember& March:Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri& SunDecember - February:DAILY (Thu& Sun)

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Under Down Under: Tassie Magic 3 - Launceston to Hobart

FROM $430.00

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3 DAY TASSIE MAGIC - LAUNCESTON TO HOBART (TBM3L)

DAY 1: LAUNCESTON TO BICHENOOur journey begins this morning as we make tracks to the East Coast and the beautiful Bay of Fires. Here we can stretch our legs with some quality time to enjoy this highly recommended coastal region (Lonely Planet’s must see for 2009). The beaches are gleaming and the water inviting. Perhaps a swim (conditions permitting) Enjoy Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive from St Helen’s to Bicheno. This evening you can join a guided viewing of the Little Penguins (optional in season) as they return to their rookeries on the edges of this seaside village.Overnight: Bicheno

DAY 2: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK TO HOBART.An early start means we are the first to the lookout, beating the crowds and the heat for that postcard photo of Wineglass Bay. Relax on the secluded beach of or choose the more challenging Mt Amos or Hazzards Beach walk for your mornings Freycinet experience. This afternoon we take a break at the picturesque historical village of Ross. Sample the local Ross Bakery fare or check out the convict built bridge. Come face to face with the iconic Tassie Devil as we make a stop at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet these now endangered native animals as well as some others unique to Tasmania. A short drive returns us to Hobart.Overnight: Hobart (Breakfast)

DAY 3: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE.Start the day with a quick look at Australia’s best preserved colonial village of Richmond before heading south for magnificent views of the Tasman Peninsula and some features of the Tasman National Park. Explore Tasmania’s ruthless convict past today at the World Heritage Listed - Port Arthur Historic Site (guided walk and harbour cruise included). Rich in visual history, here we learn of the chilling realities of life as a convict amid the restored sandstone prison buildings and preserved ruins.(Breakfast)

Itinerary

OVERVIEW:
Day 1:Launceston to Bicheno via Bay of Fires
Day 2: Freycinet National Park to Hobart via Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 3: Richmond, Tasman Peninsula& Port Arthur Historic Site

HIGHLIGHTS:
Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park& Wineglass Bay, Historic Ross Village, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary& Tassie Devils.
Port Arthur, Richmond, Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart.

INCLUDES:
2 Nights accommodation using hostels with shared facilities
Meals as indicated (2 Breakfast)
All National Park Entry Fees
Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Fee including Tasmanian Devil feeding
Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site inc. guided walk and harbour cruise
Hotel and Hostel pickup and dropoff

Departures / Pickups

DEPARTS:
Launceston 7:30pm

RETURNS:
Hobart 5:30pm

Certain departures are recommended for 18 - 39 year olds only. These departures are marked below with an asterisk (*)

April& October: Wed, Thu* Fri & Sun*
May - September:Wed& Sun*
November& March:Mon, Wed, Thu*, Fri& Sun*
December - February:DAILY (Thu*& Sun*)

Details above correct for departures from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013

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